Ukiah police and fire log: Friday, April 5, 2013

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department. To anonymously report crime information, call 463-6205.

MAN TAKING RECYCLABLES -- Caller at the corner of West Mill and Oak streets reported at 9:44 p.m. Tuesday that a man riding a three-wheeled bicycle and wearing a headlamp was taking recyclables. An officer responded and counseled the man on city code violations.

MAN LOCKED OUT -- Caller on Observatory Avenue reported at 3:12 a.m. Wednesday that he was locked out of his house and his drunk girlfriend would not wake up to let him in. The caller was advised.

TRUCK HIT TRAFFIC LIGHT -- Caller at the intersection of Orchard Avenue and East Perkins Street reported at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday that a semi-truck hit the traffic light and seemed unaware. An officer responded, spoke with the driver and took a report.

THEFT FROM BANK ACCOUNT -- Citizen reported at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday that an ex-boyfriend took money from his/her checking account. An officer took a report.

IDENTITY THEFT -- Caller on Incline Drive reported at 11:22 a.m. Wednesday that an ex had committed fraud and identity theft. The caller was counseled.

THEFT FROM BANK ACCOUNT -- Caller reported at 12:47 p.m. Wednesday being a victim of identity theft. As the caller lived in Potter Valley, the call was transferred to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.

TRANSIENTS IN BACK YARD -- Caller in the 600 block of Marshall Street reported at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday that transients keep jumping the fence and hanging out in the back yard.

CAR HIT WHEELCHAIR -- Caller reported at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday that a car hit a wheelchair in the 200 block of North Orchard Avenue, but there were no injuries, only property damage.

PANHANDLERS -- Caller at Walmart on Airport Park Boulevard reported at 4:47 p.m. Wednesday that transients were panhandling in front of the store. An officer responded and arrested a 43-year-old man for being drunk in public.

ABANDONED RABBIT -- Caller on Irvington Drive reported at 7:06 p.m. Wednesday that a rabbit was in the back yard of a home under construction without food or water. The caller advised later that s/he gave the animal food and water.

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Ukiah Police Department regarding calls handled by the Fort Bragg Police Department.

DUI ARREST -- An officer stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of South Whipple Street at 11:08 p.m. Tuesday and arrested Robert DeVito, 32, of Fort Bragg, on suspicion of driving under the influence.

SHERIFF'S REPORTS

The following were compiled from reports prepared by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office:

DUI -- Ricky J. Cummings, 28, of Fort Bragg, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. April 3 on suspicion of driving under the influence and driving with a blood-alcohol level greater than the legal limit, and booked at the county jail under $5,000 bail. The state Department of Parks and Recreation arrested him.

Those arrested by law enforcement officers are innocent until proven guilty. People reported as having been arrested may contact the Daily Journal once their case has been concluded so the results can be reported. Those who feel the information is in error should contact the appropriate agency. In the case of those arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant: all DUI cases reported by law enforcement agencies are reported by the newspaper. The Daily Journal makes no exceptions.

CORRECTIONS

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